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Israel’s Ben Gvir pushes bill to ban Islamic call to prayer
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's Jewish Power party is advancing legislation that would restrict the call to prayer (adhan) in mosques unless licensed by the state. The draft law, introduced by Nati...
Seized from Gaza hospital, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya still held by Israel a year on
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, aged 52 and a Palestinian doctor, has been held in Israeli detention for one year without charges or trial since Israeli forces seized him during an attack on Kamal Adwan Hospita...
Israel fields next-gen artillery system
The Israel Defense Forces have initiated the induction of the SIGMA 155 “Roem,” a new self-propelled howitzer developed and manufactured by Elbit Systems. This modern artillery piece is set to progres...
EU backs Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland
Following Israel's recognition of Somaliland, there has been significant backlash from various regions. The European Union has called for restraint and calm in the situation, while Somalia has stated ...
Israel seals off Palestinian village in West Bank after deadly attack
Israeli forces sealed off and imposed a lockdown on the village of Qabatiya in the occupied West Bank following a deadly attack by a local resident that killed two people in Israel. Defence Minister I...
Netanyahu to meet Trump in US on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday. This visit is viewed as pivotal for progressing the fragile Gaza truce plan. It marks Netanyahu...
Northern Gaza declared disaster zone amid Israeli fuel and water blockades
Municipalities in northern Gaza have declared their area a disaster zone due to ongoing blockades by Israeli forces that prevent the entry of essential supplies like water and fuel, exacerbating human...
Morning recap
Israeli forces conducted extensive air, artillery, and naval attacks across Gaza on Saturday despite the ceasefire agreement. This includes firing shells off the coast near displaced people's shelters...
Allies cancel orders for F-35 as aircraft was unable to fly half of last year
Defence reports indicate that several allies have begun reconsidering their existing or planned orders for the F-35 fighter jets, following concerns over maintenance issues. According to data from 202...
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian man sitting outside of a school near Gaza City
Israeli soldiers reportedly killed Uday al-Maqadma as he sat in front of Hafsa School, which serves as a shelter for displaced people in the Jabalia refugee camp east of Gaza City. Al-Maqadma died fro...
Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland in slight to Turkey
Israel has become the first country officially to recognize Somaliland, potentially undermining Turkey's influence and interests in Somalia and the Horn of Africa....
Israeli military court gives attorney general's office three days to respond to request to drop Sde Teimen indictment
An Israeli military court has given the attorney general's office three days to respond to a request to drop an indictment against five reserve soldiers accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee at th...
Israeli military says it killed Iranian Quds Force member in attack in Lebanon
The Israeli military reported on Thursday that they assassinated Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari, an officer from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force. The target was reportedly invol...
Israel ranks lowest in global brand index
According to the Nation Brands Index (NBI) data released by BrandIL, Israel has ranked last globally for the second consecutive year due to negative global sentiment towards Israeli actions and polici...
Israel’s Katz doubles down on support of settlements in Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has reaffirmed his support for establishing settlements in Gaza despite previous statements suggesting otherwise and subsequent clarifications from his office. He ...
Fuel shortage forces Gaza hospital to halt services as Israeli siege deepens
Due to fuel shortages exacerbated by an ongoing Israeli blockade, Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp has halted most medical services on Thursday. The hospital provides maternity care an...
Israeli settlers wound Palestinian baby in West Bank attack
In an attack that occurred on Thursday, Israeli settlers injured a Palestinian baby and attacked homes with stones, causing significant damage in the occupied West Bank area of al-Rabia near Sa’ir tow...
Israel's defence minister vows permanent presence in Gaza, expansion in West Bank
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will maintain a permanent security presence around Gaza and expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. He emphasized that while full sovereig...
Germany activates first elements of Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel
Germany has initiated the deployment of its acquired components of the advanced Arrow 3 missile defense system from Israel. This marks a significant enhancement in Germany's defensive capabilities, al...
A Historic Resolution, an Unworkable Plan: The Uncertain Future of Gaza’s New Mandate
U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803 authorizes an international administration and stabilization force for Gaza, led by the U.S., to reinforce ceasefires and rebuild following two years of conflict....
Saudi Nuclear Posture After the 12-Day War
Following Israel's conflicts with Iran and attacks on Doha, Saudi Arabia contemplates enhancing its nuclear ambiguity as a counterbalance against perceived threats from Iran and Israel. Gulf states ex...
Hostages or Hamas? Cracks Spread in Israeli Unity
The article discusses emerging divisions within Israel's political leadership regarding the handling of the recent Hamas attacks and hostage situation. There are disagreements over whether to prioriti...
How the Gaza War is Unlike All Other Middle East Wars
Jeremy Bowen, a BBC journalist, discusses how the current conflict between Israel and Hamas differs significantly from past military confrontations in the Middle East due to its unique characteristics...
In a year of conflict, global science cooperation has shown the way
2025 was marked by global conflicts and instability, including ongoing warfare in Ukraine and Gaza, along with terrorist attacks and economic downturns worldwide. Despite these challenges, internation...
Iran rocked with new protests as economic anger meets mounting foreign pressure
Recent protests in Iran are spreading from marketplaces to universities as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, Israel. The unrest reflects growing economic dissatisfaction among the populace ...
Iran’s nuclear reset shows airstrikes may not end ambitions
Iran's efforts to recalibrate its nuclear strategy indicate that despite US and Israeli strikes damaging facilities, Iran remains committed to rebuilding a resilient nuclear deterrent, possibly with a...
Israel’s Ben Gvir pushes bill to ban Islamic call to prayer
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's party is advancing new legislation to restrict the Islamic call to prayer from mosques. The draft law aims to ban calls to prayer unless licensed by the state, impos...
Evening recap
The article summarizes key developments from Gaza over recent days, highlighting ongoing ceasefire violations by Israeli forces resulting in deaths and injuries of Palestinians. It also mentions sever...
Qatar joins US 'Pax Silica' as it races to catch up with Gulf neighbours on AI
Qatar has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' program aimed at securing artificial intelligence (AI) and chip supply chains. The move underscores its commitment to invest in advanced technology and align c...
Indian Artillery Systems Spark Middle Eastern Interest Post-Armenia Success
India's ATAGS artillery system has gained international interest following successful deployment in Armenia. The 155mm/52 calibre howitzer developed by DRDO, Bharat Forge, and TATA Advanced Systems is...
Gaza 'board of peace' will hold first meeting at Davos, Palestinian American intermediary says
The United States plans to announce its Gaza 'Peace Council' and hold the first meeting on the sidelines of the Davos Economic Forum, according to Palestinian-American mediator Bishara Bahbah. Bahbah ...
Suicide Drones Closed Within a Mile of U.S. Destroyer Defending Israel in June
The USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 114) engaged unidentified suicide drones near Israel's coast in June. One drone approached within half a mile, requiring the ship to use its deck gun due to being too close ...
Three Palestinian children die from cold in Gaza amid Israeli blockade
Three Palestinian children have died due to cold weather conditions in Gaza's harsh winter environment. Since the beginning of October 2023 and amid Israel's ongoing blockade, more than 21 people, inc...
Israeli settler violence in West Bank rose 25 percent, military finds
New figures from the Israeli military show that there were 845 incidents of settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in 2025, a 25% increase from the previous year. These attacks...
Elbit Systems signs deal to supply helicopter EW suite to Asian customer
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has inked contracts worth approximately $275 million with an unnamed nation in the Asia-Pacific region to supply advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare...
Syria, Israel to set up joint cell under US on de-escalation
The Syrian government and Israel have agreed to establish a joint military de-escalation group under US supervision following talks in Paris. This move aims at sharing intelligence and reducing tensio...
Kan Finds Out About Netanyahu's Request to Putin to Relay Message to Iran
Israeli news source Kan reports that former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to deliver a message to the leadership in Iran through diplomatic c...
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza, local authorities say
Local health officials in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, report that Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinians on Sunday. The victims include a 15-year-old boy, a fisherman killed outside a...
Why Europe and Israel Are Turning to India for Mass Production of Essential Defence Equipment Amid Prolonged Conflicts
As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East persist, Europe and Israel are increasingly relying on India for the mass production of essential defense equipment due to concerns over supply chain reliab...
In Gaza, my family once lived by the land. Now survival is all that remains
Amr Aborouk recounts his family's life before and during the Israeli conflict in Gaza. From farming wheat and barley to fleeing multiple times due to violence, Aborouk lost his home, land, and livelih...
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians near Tubas and Salfit, in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian residents near Tubas and Salfit, central West Bank. Settlers opened fire on Palestinians in Deir Ballut with live ammunition to prevent them from accessing t...
Israel accuses new NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism on first day in office
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused New York City's newly elected Council Member and Borough President-designate Zohran Mamdani, an American Muslim politician, of promoting antisemitic...
Jordan condemns Israeli move to seize control at Ibrahimi Mosque
The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Israel's decision to strip the Hebron Municipality of its planning and construction powers around the Ibrahimi Mosque, a significant religious s...
Likud party minister says he's boycotting news channel over Sde Teiman gang-rape leak
Communications minister of Israel's Likud party, Shlomo Karhi, announced on Thursday that he will boycott interviews with Channel 12 news after the channel leaked a video showing Israeli soldiers sexu...
Israel demolishes buildings in Gaza in violation of ceasefire
Israeli forces violated the ceasefire agreement by demolishing several buildings in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on Thursday. This demolition occurred shortly after an Israeli shooting killed a Palestinian...
U.S. Defense Department Announces $8.6 Billion Contract with Boeing for Israel's F-15 Jets
The U.S. Pentagon has awarded Boeing a contract valued at $8.6 billion to produce advanced F-15X jets for the Israeli Air Force, enhancing its defense capabilities in the region....
Forget the M1 Abrams: Israel’s Merkava Tank Might Be the Best on Planet Earth
Israel's defense industry is noted for its innovative capabilities, with the Merkava main battle tank being a key achievement. The article suggests that some experts consider the Merkava to be among t...
Boeing Receives Contract for F-15s to Israel
Boeing has secured a contract to provide additional F-15 fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force. The delivery of these aircraft is part of an ongoing partnership between Boeing and the Israeli military...
West Bank: Israeli soldiers wound youth and assault teenager in raid near Ramallah
Israeli soldiers conducted a raid near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, injuring one young man and briefly detaining him after allegedly shooting him. Additionally, they assaulted and detained a 15...
Hamas says Israel aid group ban would be 'criminal behaviour'
Hamas has condemned an Israeli proposal to ban several humanitarian aid groups as criminal behavior aimed at politicizing and exploiting relief efforts against the Palestinian people. The group呼吁国际社会采...
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